Synonyms of buffering

buffering 1 of 2

adjective

as in softening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• softening
• cushioning
• emollient
• easy
• lenient
• merciful
• compassionate
• smooth
• clement
• slick
• sleek
• soothing
• calm
• placid
• pacific
• tranquil
• quiet
• peaceful
• serene
• mild
• gentle
• benign
• light
• bland
• mellow
• soft
• nonabrasive
• delicate
• balmy
• tender

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hard
• caustic
• intense
• coarse
• severe
• harsh
• powerful
• abrasive
• rough
• stern
• violent
• exquisite
• scathing
• fierce
• savage
• strong
• forceful
• forcible
• irritating
• ungentle
• rugged
• stiff
• oppressive
• grim
• rude
• roughening
• roughened
• abrading
• pitiless
• gruff
• tyrannical
• heavy-handed
• tyrannic

buffering

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verb

present participle of buffer

as in cushioning

to lessen the shock of

during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• softening
• cushioning
• mitigating
• alleviating
• modulating
• tempering
• moderating
• dampening
• relieving
• deadening
• gentling
• dulling
• baffling
• lightening
• obtunding
• allaying
• easing
• assuaging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• intensifying
• sharpening
• heightening